President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate a brief administrative request to contact Rose Mary Woods via the White House operator. This exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate further private communication between the President and his secretary. No substantive policy matters are addressed during this brief connection.
On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:49 pm and 3:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-091 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 3-91 Date: May 20, 1971 Time: Unknown between 3:49 pm and 3:53 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator; Henry A. Kissinger can be heard in the background. [See Conversation No. 502-20C] Call to Rose Mary Woods
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